As the end of another church year draws to a close, I remember that death and time separate me from both my beloved ancestors and the descendants I long to know.
Remembering those we love but see no longer
All Saints’ Day encourages us to remember those faithful Christians who were the lights shining in those dark moments, the ones who helped our parishes endure.
Preparing our household for Allhallowtide
When suffering and grief inevitably find them, I want my children to be able to access the rituals of Allhallowtide
Each and All Saints
When we offer nighttime prayers at our house, we always include a section of ‘thank you, God’.
All Saints: Bound by Water
A few years ago, I ran across a video of a toddler playing in the rain for the first time. As someone who loves the rain, I was immediately captivated.
Shining Christ’s Light on All Saints
What is a saint? The root of the word “saint” is holy. A saint is one who is holy. When Paul uses the word, he is referring to all those who follow Jesus.
Learning to Love God and Love Others Well on All Saints Day
My boys and I adore our annual All Saints celebration. Though it varies from year to year, the celebration always includes a game we call […]
All Faithful Departed: We die in order to love.
How would we know love, true love, without its companion death?
All Saints’ Day – Connecting with Saints
Know any cool saints? Sure you do! Just look in the mirror. Here’s how you connect with All Saints’ Day.
We’ve moved past the cute costume stage… and more deeply into this sacred season.
We have transitioned away from “cute” to… toeing the line of scary.